14.02.2012 - EU 'risks trade war' over carbon trading scheme

The European Union's carbon trading scheme may spark a trade war, according to one of the world's biggest planemakers. "What started out as a solution for the environment has become a source of potential trade conflict," Airbus boss Thomas Enders said. The Emissions Trading System levies a charge on flights in EU airspace based on carbon emissions. But the US and China are opposed to their airlines joining the scheme..............................................Full Article: Source

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